British East AfricaBritish East Africa 50 cents, 1937 - 1944
British East Africa 50 cents 1937 - 1944
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Information
| Number | KM# 27 |
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| Country | British East Africa |
| Period | Shilling (1921 - 1964) |
| Ruler | George VI |
| Currency | East African shilling |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | 50 cents |
| Melt value | 3.89 XAGg x 0.250 = 1.6 USD |
| Year | 1937 - 1944 |
| Edge type | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Composition | Silver 0.250 |
| Weight (g) | 3.89 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.1 |
Obverse:
 | Crowns Royal family Description Legend Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM) |
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Reverse
 | Big cats Mountains Description Legend |
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Mintage, Rarity, Worth
| Year | Mark | Mintage | Rarity | Value, USD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | BU | Proof | ||||
| 1944 | SA | 1.000.000 | - | - | R | $ 14.84 |
| 1943 | I | 2.000.000 | - | - | ||
| 1942 | H | 5.000.000 | - | - | ||
| 1937 | H | 4.000.000 | - | + | ||